Providence, R.I.: The Big Blue Bug

More famous by far than the Seabee is New England Pest Controls Big Blue Bug, which is propped up on the companys roof alongside Interstate 95. Nicknamed Nibbles Woodaway, its supposedly a giant termite. No one I asked knew why, when the thing was constructed in 1980, it was painted blue.

No matter. At nearly 60 feet long (and 930 times the girth of an average-sized termite) Nibbles holds the title of worlds largest artificial insect.

Except on promotional jaunts, Nibbles keeps to his perch. Truth is, he likes to celebrate holidays up there where he can show off some of his special gear. At Christmas, he gets a red nose, a la Rudolph. On the Fourth of July, he wears a somewhat limp Uncle Sam hat, and on Halloween  watch out  Nibbles becomes a Big Blue Witch. 161 OConnell St., 401-847-9296.